Sava Skills Builder +.

Advancing technical skills in social housing to build strong teams, reduce risks and ensure better homes

Learn new skills or refresh existing ones with Sava Skills Builder +. Our modular learning approach allows you to build an industry-recognised qualification at your own pace. Each module equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand, diagnose, and resolve common property issues. Choose as many modules as you need to quickly gain expertise and become a leader in your profession.

Flexible learning, real expertise, and practical skills for your career.

Training built around you

Traditional courses expect you to fit their structure — Sava Skills Builder + adapts to you. With 15 self-contained modules, covering topics from damp and condensation to wall construction and heating and hot water, you can choose exactly what you or your team needs to learn.

Each module is designed by industry experts, giving you practical, real-world knowledge on your schedule. Modules are stand-alone, Ofqual recognised qualifications and can be stacked to create a Level 4 Certificate.

Why choose Skills Builder +?

• Real skills for your job – grow your career and expand your opportunities with practical qualifications, giving you confidence to handle real challenges
• Understand buildings like a pro – gain deep insight into buildings and what goes wrong
• Right first time – confidently diagnose issues and understand the right solutions straightaway 
• Flexible learning – learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace
• Trusted by professionals – Sava is the UK’s leading provider of vocational surveyor training

About Sava

Sava is the UK’s leading professional training provider for the residential property sector. We’ve trained thousands of surveyors and provided specialist skills to individuals and businesses.

Start learning today and build the skills to grow your career with Sava Skills Builder +.

• Who accredits the qualifications?

  All of Sava’s qualifications are overseen by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE), an Ofqual regulated organisation that specialises in qualifications for the property, surveying, and construction industries. ABBE qualifications are recognised across the industry and are designed to provide professionals with practical, job-ready skills.

• How long does it take to pass a module?

  You learn at your own pace, so you can complete a module in just a few days. However, it’s common to take a few weeks, allowing you to balance learning with your work and personal life. A typical module is a Level 4 award and consists of 30 Guided Learning Hours.

• How do I learn?

  Sava Online is a learning platform that allows for self-paced, flexible learning. It’s simple to use, interactive, and allows you to learn in your own way—without the pressure of a formal classroom. Whenever you have spare time, just log in and start learning.

• Can I get my employer to pay?

  Yes, many employers cover training costs from their training budget. We can invoice your employer directly. With your consent, we can also provide them with your results.

• How do the qualifications stack?

  Each module is an independent “Award”. An Award typically requires between 20 and 50 hours of study, depending on the module. Multiple Awards can be combined to form a “Certificate”. In the future, you will also be able to stack Certificates to achieve a “Diploma”.